2025 Alumni Awards, Niners Support Western NC, Commencement Positions Are Open and more

March 10, 2025
Categories: Niner Insider
Alumni Awards

Alumni Association Honors Five at Annual Alumni Awards Ceremony

The UNC Charlotte Alumni Association bestowed its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards to five outstanding Niners: Terrell Blackmon ’89, Bryan Delaney ’03, Scott Price ’87, Sen. Joyce Davis Waddell ’73 M.A. and Miriam Espaillat ’13 MSW.

Apply for Commencement Positions

fall 2024 commencement

Commencement is 60 days away, and applications for roles in the ceremonies are open.

What you need to know: faculty and Staff

  • Academic Affairs Weekly News Digest: Learn more about urbanCORE’s virtual “Reduce DFW Rates through Full Participation,” from 4 to 5 p.m., Thursday, March 13, along with other important updates in this week’s news digest.
  • Student Employee of the Year: The deadline to submit a nomination for the 2025 Student Employee of the Year Award is Friday, March 14.
  • Submit Session Proposals: The call for session proposals for the 2025 Charlotte AI Summit for Smarter Learning closes at 11:59 p.m., tonight, Monday, March 10.
  • Due This Week: Mentored project proposals for the 2025 Office of Undergraduate Research Fall Research Program are due Thursday, March 13.
  • Women in Data Science Conference: Registration for the School of Data Science’s WiDS Conference closes at noon today, Monday, March 10. The conference takes place on Thursday, March 13, at the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Join current and aspiring data scientists for workshops, networking and mentorship opportunities.

what you need to know: students

  • HRL Summer Jobs: The Housing and Residence Life Office is hiring desk assistants, resident advisors, maintenance assistants, BES custodial staff, conference housing assistants, conference housing assistant-team leader and housing ambassadors. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, March 16.
  • Women in Data Science Conference: Registration for the School of Data Science’s WiDS Conference closes at noon today, Monday, March 10. The conference takes place on Thursday, March 13, at the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Join current and aspiring data scientists for workshops, networking and mentorship opportunities.
  • Free Tax Prep: Members of the UNC Charlotte community who earn $67,000 or less can have their taxes prepared for free through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Book an appointment.
  • Housing Ambassador Applications: Share your love for UNC Charlotte with incoming students by becoming a housing ambassador. Applications for summer and fall 2025 and spring 2026 are due by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, March 16.
  • Mental Health First Aid Training: Mental Health First Aid is a national program that teaches skills to respond to someone struggling with distress or suicidal ideation. The next virtual student training is from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 8.

Event spotlight

urbanCORE open house

Join the Urban Institute and urbanCORE for an open house from 4 to 6 p.m., tomorrow, Tuesday, March 11, at Sycamore Hall. Connect with colleagues, explore collaboration opportunities and unwind in a casual setting. For questions, contact Vicki Fortney (VLDoolittle@charlotte.edu)

Upcoming events: students

  • Procrastination Workshop: Join Atkins Library and CAPS for a three-part workshop addressing common causes of procrastination , including perfectionism and external pressures. Attend all three workshops, which run consecutive Thursdays starting March 13, from 4 to 5 p.m., at Atkins Library, Visualization Lab.
  • Green Dot Week: Participate in a series of interactive events, part of the Center for Wellness Promotion’s Green Dot Week, from March 17-20.
  • English Student Symposium: The English Graduate Student Association is hosting “Through the Looking Glass: Language, Literature and the Worlds We Create,” starting at 9:30 a.m., Friday, March 28, in the Cone University Center, Room 112. Lunch will be provided at 12:30 p.m. for those who RSVP by Tuesday, March 11.
  • Anything That Rolls: Bring your micro-mobility vehicle of choice (e.g., bike, skateboard, scooter, rollerblades) to a campuswide ride that promotes movement, community and sustainability. “Anything that Rolls” is from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, March 21, beginning at light rail’s UNC Charlotte Main Station.
  • Meet Local Businesses: UNC Charlotte’s 2025 Small Business and HUB Expo is less than two weeks away. Attend the vendor fair from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, at CHHS Plaza to meet local businesses that provide a variety of personal and business services.

additional news, events and announcements: faculty and staff

  • Free Tax Prep: Members of the UNC Charlotte community who earn $67,000 or less are invited to have their taxes prepared for free through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program! Book an appointment.
  • Legal Training Session: Register for “FMLA Essentials Part II: What Supervisors Need to Know about Rights and Responsibilities,” presented by the Office of Legal Affairs and HR, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, via Zoom.
  • HR Power Hour: Human resources is hosting an HR Power Hour webinar from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, to review the SHRA performance management cycle and highlight important dates and actions managers and employees need to know.
  • English Student Symposium: The English Graduate Student Association is hosting “Through the Looking Glass: Language, Literature and the Worlds We Create,” starting at 9:30 a.m., Friday, March 28, in the Cone University Center, Room 112. Lunch will be provided at 12:30 p.m. for those who RSVP by Tuesday, March 11.
  • 2025 Schul Forum Community Data Day: Register for the annual Charlotte Urban Institute Schul Forum, which is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, April 3, at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City. This year, participants will have an opportunity to learn, provide feedback and connect why local data matters for Charlotte and the region.

only at charlotte

Levine Scholars on alternate spring break.
Levine Scholars volunteering with Habitat for Humanity
Levine Scholars volunteering with Habitat for Humanity

Charlotte Levine Scholars spent their spring break in Mitchell and Yancey counties in western North Carolina learning about civic engagement through hands-on experiences with Habitat for Humanity.

show us your 49er spirit!

Alumni Association Spirit Photo

Members of the Student Alumni Society showed their 49er spirit at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards. Check out the photo gallery from the event. 

Submit your 49er spirit photo to NinerInsider@charlotte.edu.

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